Schirf v. Workmen's Compensation Appeal Board

DOYLE, Judge.

Before the Court is the appeal of Grant D. Schirf (Claimant) from an order of Workmen’s Compensation Appeal Board which affirmed a referee’s order dismissing his claim petition.

Claimant was a “broach operator”1 for Blairsville Machine Products (Employer), for whom he had worked for thirteen years. On April 3, 1991, he asked for and received permission to take home an A-frame hoist which he needed to remove and replace an engine for his personal car. He testified that he was given permission by Warren Lockard, his supervisor, and was issued a “plant pass” to remove the hoist.…